Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu climbs to fourth richest in Africa as fortune hits $11.3 billion
Abdul Samad Rabiu has climbed to fourth place among Africa’s richest individuals after his wealth surged to $11.3 billion
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Billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu's BUA Signs Major UAE Port Deal to Boost Sugar and Trade Links
BUA Group signs MoU with AD Ports Group and MAIR Group to develop sugar refining and logistics hub in UAE
Patrice Motsepe steps back from executive chair role at ARM as JSE rules tighten
ARM founder Patrice Motsepe has given up executive duties and will serve as non executive chair as the miner reshapes leadership.
Aliko Dangote's refinery now supplies 62 percent of Nigeria's petrol demand
Aliko Dangote refinery supplied 62 percent of Nigeria petrol demand in January 2026, overtaking imports in a major energy milestone.
Billionaire Patrice Motsepe-linked Sanlam acquires majority stake in Medhold
Patrice Motsepe Sanlam Private Equity has taken majority control of Medhold, signaling renewed investment in Southern Africa healthcare sector.
Kanye West confirms first India concert in New Delhi
Kanye West is set to perform in India for the first time, marking a major moment for the country’s booming live music scene.
Kofi Nsiah Poku declares AGI’s full support behind 24 Hour Economy law
Kofi Nsiah Poku says Ghana’s 24 Hour Economy will succeed only if industry leads with strong infrastructure and financing support
Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola joins $22 million Terra round as Nigeria defense tech targets Sahel markets
Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola joined a $22 million round for Terra Industries, a Nigerian defense tech startup expanding into high risk Sahel markets.
From NBA icon to NASCAR winner: Michael Jordan’s team wins Daytona 500
Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing captures the Daytona 500 as Tyler Reddick secures victory in NASCAR’s biggest race
Swiss private bank Pictet opens South Africa office as Africa’s millionaire ranks swell
Swiss private bank Pictet is opening in South Africa after regulatory approval, betting Africa’s wealthy class will drive more cross border investment.
Nigeria tycoon Tunde J. Afolabi's Amni denies receivership, says court order in Cenroc dispute is being misread
Amni says a court order in its Cenroc dispute does not place the firm in receivership and insists operations continue normally.
Cell C turns the corner as Blue Label’s Levy brothers steer turnaround
Cell C says its assets now exceed liabilities, a milestone after Blue Label’s Brett and Mark Levy bought in and funded a painful turnaround.
Globacom donates N1 billion to Lagos security fund as billionaire Adenuga backs safer city push
Globacom donated N1 billion to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, a major boost tied to founder Mike Adenuga’s long record of big giving.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola says Dangote refinery could expand to 1.4 million barrels a day as output ramps up
Femi Otedola toured the Dangote refinery and said capacity could expand to 1.4 million barrels a day, calling the project “history made.”
Meya Mining lands $25 million Ecobank facility as Trustco backs ramp up in Sierra Leone diamonds
Meya Mining secured a $25 million Ecobank facility that Trustco says will fund new equipment and speed diamond output in Sierra Leone.
Report says Jeffrey Epstein explored Nigeria oil trade, then walked away over fraud fears
A report says Jeffrey Epstein explored a Nigerian crude deal in 2010 but pulled back, telling an associate he feared being defrauded.